Articles from Birmingham Mail (England) (December 31, 2008)

Title	Author	Type	Words
'Brum bonds' for facilities; FUNDING: Tories' plan to pay for new library and pool.			382
'No problem' with Boertien.			240
A taste of sun among the frost.			225
Adopting Lotty is safe bet.			180
Airlines prepare price war.			153
Alcohol fuels fires fear.			257
Allotments can beat the crunch.			240
Appeal to stop attacks; GAZA BOMBINGS.			290
Ashley relieved after late 'penalty' u-turn.			401
Asif serves up a treat.			296
Birmingham Jacqui's award; NEWYEAR HONOURS LIST.			118
BIRMINGHAM Mail Our Say.			322
Blow in man hunt.			110
Bobby Dazzlers.			285
Book closes on life in libraries; RETIREMENT: Patrick spread the word about local history.			366
Bored by inevitably mundane Blues; Your Shout.			329
Boxing: Holyfield could get rematch.			189
Broadcaster 'overwhelmed' NEWYEAR HONOURS LIST.			176
Broken leg after leap from blaze.			265
Brum braced to be the party capital! NEW YEAR: Revellers set to hit city nightspots in countdown to midnight.			346
Builder in roof plunge.			124
Bullring still gets crowds.			346
Bus lifeline for estate.			107
Care fund success.			123
CATCH THE ACTION.			98
Chemists open on New Year's Day.			131
Children on the agenda.			90
Christmas thanks for carers work.			232
City academies in 'partners' pledge; EDUCATION: Planned new schools 'will not damage' their neighbour.			388
City agency's mercy mission; GAZA BOMBINGS.			102
Coaching is the tops.			264
Cricket: Bangla battle.			89
Darts: Gardeners dig deep for a 6-3 victory; DIARY.			376
Debtline charity calls soar.			249
Delight at uptake of cancer vaccine; HEALTH: Eighty-five per cent of eligible Solihull schoolgirls agree to jab.			325
Drive to recycle cards.			185
Football: Marek's had a tough time - Mowbray.			412
Football: McLeish wants flair and energy.			681
Football: O'Neill salutes his battlers; Dramatic late goal sends Villa back above Arsenal.			479
Football: Rock solid after a pounds 7,500 cash tonic; DEAL: Brum health trust are helping to promote sport in inner-city suburb.			481
Football: Win a full kit for your team; www.discountfootballkits.co.uk.			282
From The Forum.			165
Fury in street over commuter parking; CAMPAIGN: Families fear lives at risk from number of cars on road.			305
Glamour camping has all the creature com forts you want! British Break A fantastic Scottish farm called Lochhouses, at Tyninghame between Dunbar and the lovely town of North Berwick.			1015
Gong glory for our stars; NEWYEAR HONOURS LIST.			676
Here's a tip to help low-paid; IN ASSOCIATION WITH BARCLAYS Inside View.			311
Heroes' names to shine out again; RESTORATION: Disappointment over Stechford memorial wins council pledge.			390
Hollywood writer to give free workshops.			331
Houston finds that bit extra; Your Sport CORONATION LEAGUE.			222
Hunt for 'Saks Appeal' pair.			242
Husband and wife's gongs.			143
Ideal for an early check-in.			206
In-form Matt expects more; WOLVES NEWS.			341
Israel set for a land invasion; GAZA BOMBINGS.			159
John defies illness to be a music man; BUSINESS: Former teacher turns composer to help schools and churches.			414
Kind gift to children's hospital.			165
Letter: Your Say - Creative carers.			214
Letter: Your Say - Housing bomb.			229
Letter: Your Say - Parking issues.			127
Letter: Your Say - Police top job.			192
Letter: Your Say - PR exercise.			81
Letter: Your Say - Smart alecs.			137
Letter: Your Say - Support Acorns Hospice.			242
Letter: Your Say - TV licence woes.			184
Living in fear every minute; GAZA BOMBINGS AS Israeli jets continue to bombard the Gaza Strip, Birmingham Mail reporter PAUL BRADLEY reflects on his recent visit to the region and the terrifying moment he came under fire from Hamas while visiting one of the region's border towns.			511
Luckless Clement is out for season.			350
Magic mix of skill versus brawn.			442
Marathon effort by boss.			241
New Brum movie packing a punch! CINEMA: Seconds out for premiere of film set in 1980s with city focus.			429
Pals in 300-mile push for hospital; FUNDRAISER: Former heart patient among five aiming to cycle to Paris.			466
Pick of the day.			155
PICK OF THE DAY; Live International Cricket (Sky Sports 1, 6.00am).			105
Plea for a pensions resolution.			121
Plea to find missing husband.			287
Police name key suspect; SHOOTING: Man is linked to robbery and wounding.			371
Pound idea for charity.			90
Probe into hit-and-run.			108
Quick action saves lives of shoppers; HEALTH: Second retail centre receives defibrillator after Touchwood success.			302
Quiz Of The Day; The World.			92
Rebuke for drink-drive medic.			216
Remember When? 1958.			92
Revamped guide a superstar for Brum; HERITAGE: Pop's Jamelia and politician Sir Richard new entries in book on city.			316
REVIEW: M stands for magic musical; BLOCKBUSTERS! London Concert Orchestra, Symphony Hall.			186
Ring road scheme moving on.			120
Shroot gets a shot at Blues; BLUES NEWS.			297
Skiers are not hitting the slopes this season.			181
Slimming star and her hero.			174
Smile on the face of brave Mia.			165
Solihull move for Rickards; NON-LEAGUE.			201
Son held as suspect in blade death; Victim killed days after celebrating 40th birthday.			293
Sunday success for library.			168
Sweden gets into nature.			124
Table Tennis: Tournament line-up looks top class.			240
Tackle shop owner Alan passes away; Hook LINE AND SINKER.			425
Taxi deal defended.			283
Tesco set to get green light.			261
Thankful artist puts best brush forward! CARDS: Creative skills help raise cash for hospital after life-saving treatment.			364
The Christmas presents that no-one wants.			341
Three into one does go for new college.			151
Time to take it easy in a Turkish delight; Between the Mediterranean and the Toros Mountains enjoy an unforgettable spa break.			831
Timely cash boost for pensioners.			231
Tireless for disadvantaged; NEWYEAR HONOURS LIST.			385
Toddler in Xmas Eve emergency.			198
Ton-up Turner.			94
Villa leaving it late again; VILLA NEWS HULL CITY 0 VILLA 1.			1127
We must keep big projects on track.			243
Witness appeal in tragic crash.			116